Blue eyed shag (Phalacrocorax atriceps) defending its nest. The females lay up to three eggs,which are incubated for 30 days by both parents. The nests need to be protected against predators,such as the Antarctic skua,who take eggs. Photographed on Signy Island,South Orkney Islands,British Antarctic Territory | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Allan, Doug |
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